Chapter 1067 Departure

Chapter 1067: Chapter 1067 Departure

Yesterday Shu Yu left in a hurry and didn’t have time to inform Daniu.

Now that it’s confirmed we’re going to the capital, it’s only natural to explain everything to him clearly.

Daniu was stunned when he heard she was going to the capital, "Then this..."

"You will be solely responsible for managing the affairs at the manor. Regarding the broccoli trade, I’ve already discussed it with the Wu Family. When it’s harvest time, you’ll handle the transfer with the Wu Family."

Shu Yu herself isn’t sure when she’ll be back, but she certainly won’t make it before the alfalfa harvest.

Fortunately, after the incident with County Magistrate Zhang, no one dares to scheme against her, so there isn’t much trouble with the Wu Family’s trade.

"If there’s any accident or need for further communication, you should find Yuehua. I spoke with her yesterday; she’ll help out."

Daniu came to his senses and nodded, "Alright, leave this to me."

Shu Yu had conveyed everything necessary, and without further ado, she set off with Ying Xi.

Unlike Meng Yunzheng and Zhao Xi who rode horses, she sat in a carriage.

Since they were already two days late getting started, they wouldn’t catch up even if they tried.

Moreover, although Shu Yu could ride horses, she wasn’t very skilled. Forcing her to travel nonstop on horseback for several days would leave her too exhausted to even stand by the time they reached the capital; she’d surely collapse.

Riding in a carriage isn’t slow and is much more comfortable.

Even so, after traveling for five days, Shu Yu and Ying Xi were both dusty and bedraggled.

Now in June, aside from the scorching heat, the weather is unpredictably changeable, often catching them off guard with sudden downpours.

While Shu Yu was fine inside the carriage, Ying Xi driving often got drenched.

It’s fortunate Shu Yu didn’t mind switching roles occasionally by driving, or else Ying Xi might really struggle.

"Seems like we’ll have to take a boat," Shu Yu said as she glanced at the sky, which turned gloomy again. She couldn’t predict when it might rain.

Ying Xi considered for a moment and said, "If we take a boat, the nearest departure point is Huajiang Prefecture, from where boats go directly to the capital."

"Then let’s head to Huajiang Prefecture."

Ying Xi nodded, looking at the road ahead, her grip on the reins tightened slightly.

Ah, Huajiang Prefecture; she hadn’t returned in four years.

Sitting in the carriage, Shu Yu didn’t see Ying Xi’s expression and only frowned, "It’s going to rain again."

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, a pelting sound hit the carriage roof, and heavy raindrops rained down.

Shu Yu took a raincoat out from inside the carriage and handed it to Ying Xi, "Put it on quickly."

However, while people could wear raincoats, horses couldn’t. Naturally, the pace slowed down once it started to rain.

Fortunately, rains at this time pass quickly as they arrive, likely stopping within a quarter of an hour.

Shu Yu wasn’t concerned, yet this time proved different. The rain only intensified with no sign of stopping.

Water soon accumulated on the ground, and uneven spots turned into dips, making the journey even more challenging.

"Miss, it’s not feasible to continue traveling," Ying Xi wiped the rain off her face.

Despite the carriage roof having an overhang and wearing raincoats and hats, water still splashed onto their faces uncontrollably.

Shu Yu looked at a map, "I remember there’s Shangyang Prefecture right ahead, let’s go, and enter the city first."